[27] The 2011 conference, gathered under the theme "Jesus Christ - for the Healing of the Nations", was held in August 2011 in Durban, South Africa.

This award is given to individuals or groups "who have made significant contributions to peace, reconciliation and justice".

[30] Recipients of the World Methodist Peace Award include Habitat for Humanity International, Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Boris Trajkovski, former President of Macedonia; the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome, and the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.

Starting in 2013, with the museum having problems, the sale of the building was considered but the assembly made no formal offer.

The COVID-19 pandemic finally made closing the museum necessary, and its contents went to Bridwell Library of Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

In Spring 2021, the World Methodist Council sold its headquarters building, including a museum, to the assembly for $1.25 million.

The World Methodist Council moved to offices in nearby Waynesville, North Carolina.

[31] At a Lake Junaluska Board of Trustees meeting in March 2022, Lake Junaluska Executive Director Ken Howle announced a $1.1 million gift from Anne and Mike Warren, who also gave $625,000 toward the purchase of the headquarters building and part of the Susanna Wesley Garden next door.